Alaska Airlines plane evacuated after passenger's phone catches fire at Sea-Tac
An Alaska Airlines flight was evacuated Monday night after a passenger's phone caught fire, causing hazy smoke in the cabin.
An Alaska Airlines flight was evacuated Monday night after a passenger's phone caught fire, causing hazy smoke in the cabin.
Washington ferry fares to increase starting Oct. 1
The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted a proposal on Tuesday to raise all ferry rates by 2.5%.
The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted a proposal on Tuesday to raise all ferry rates by 2.5%.
$30,000 worth of catalytic converters stolen from school vans
Police are searching for suspects who stole $30,000 in catalytic converters from school vans.
Police are searching for suspects who stole $30,000 in catalytic converters from school vans.
Seattle City Council unanimously passes increased parking rates
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a proposal on Monday to raise street-parking costs near Climate Pledge Arena during events.
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a proposal on Monday to raise street-parking costs near Climate Pledge Arena during events.
Debris-throwing continues on Washington freeways
Mayor Jenny Durkan addresses continuous debris throwing on freeways. Mayor Durkan states that the majority of these incidents are in the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation.
Mayor Jenny Durkan addresses continuous debris throwing on freeways. Mayor Durkan states that the majority of these incidents are in the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation.
TSA discovers two firearms at Sea-Tac security checkpoint
Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport found two firearms at a security checkpoint within a five-minute window on Thursday morning.
Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport found two firearms at a security checkpoint within a five-minute window on Thursday morning.
Apartment fire under investigation for arson
SeaTac Hanover Apartments fire forces 85 people out of their homes and leaves four in critical condition, including an infant. All are expected to recover.
SeaTac Hanover Apartments fire forces 85 people out of their homes and leaves four in critical condition, including an infant. All are expected to recover.
Sound Transit awarded federal grants for light rail projects
Sound Transit will receive more than $250 million in two federal grants for its light rail projects.
Sound Transit will receive more than $250 million in two federal grants for its light rail projects.
Amtrak plan to replace dozens of aging trains: cost $7.3 billion
Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some of which are nearly a half-century old.
Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some of which are nearly a half-century old.
Busiest travel weekend ahead at Sea-Tac Airport since pre-pandemic
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is heading into its busiest weekend since pre-pandemic. The number of passengers is down by 30 percent for this time this year, but is expected to quickly increase this summer now that Washington has reopened.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is heading into its busiest weekend since pre-pandemic. The number of passengers is down by 30 percent for this time this year, but is expected to quickly increase this summer now that Washington has reopened.
One year old critically injured in SeaTac shooting
The shooting suspect, the child's father, took his own life Sunday afternoon.
The shooting suspect, the child's father, took his own life Sunday afternoon.
One-year-old baby in critical condition after SeaTac shooting; deputies searching for suspect
A baby boy is in critical condition after being shot, and the suspect is still on the loose, King County Sheriff officials say.
A baby boy is in critical condition after being shot, and the suspect is still on the loose, King County Sheriff officials say.
Sea-Tac airport testing pilot virtual queuing program
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is piloting a new virtual queuing program and touchless check-in kiosk system in order to streamline the travel experience, improve physical distancing and reduce congestion at peak travel times.
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is piloting a new virtual queuing program and touchless check-in kiosk system in order to streamline the travel experience, improve physical distancing and reduce congestion at peak travel times.
Scenic North Cascades Highway reopens Wednesday
North Cascades Highway, one of the gateways to the national park that bears the same name, reopens Wednesday (May 5).
North Cascades Highway, one of the gateways to the national park that bears the same name, reopens Wednesday (May 5).
Northgate Link light rail extension to open for service fall 2021
The Northgate Link light rail extension will open to passengers October 2.
The Northgate Link light rail extension will open to passengers October 2.
Amtrak unveils vision of expanded US rail network under Biden's infrastructure plan
Amtrak unveiled its vision expanded rail nationwide under Biden’s sweeping $2.25 trillion plan to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.
Amtrak unveiled its vision expanded rail nationwide under Biden’s sweeping $2.25 trillion plan to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.
Report: Washington state needs to spend almost $15 billion to maintain roads
Washington state would need to spend nearly $15 billion over the coming decade just to get its transportation system of roads, bridges and ferries to a "minimally acceptable condition," according to a state report.
Washington state would need to spend nearly $15 billion over the coming decade just to get its transportation system of roads, bridges and ferries to a "minimally acceptable condition," according to a state report.
Sea-Tac prepares for more travelers after CDC opens up guidelines for fully vaccinated passengers
The CDC officially announced its guidelines for fully vaccinated people traveling within the U.S. Their main message was good news for people who have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC officially announced its guidelines for fully vaccinated people traveling within the U.S. Their main message was good news for people who have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
Play Street permits return to encourage outdoor activities in Seattle neighborhoods
Play Street permits return to encourage outdoor activities in Seattle neighborhoods
Play Street permits return to encourage outdoor activities in Seattle neighborhoods
Washington mother and her 7-year-old daughter reunited after two years of separation
An emotional reunion two years in the making for a Washington mother desperate to get her 7-year-old daughter back after the child recently fled Central America and was lost at the U.S. Southern border.
An emotional reunion two years in the making for a Washington mother desperate to get her 7-year-old daughter back after the child recently fled Central America and was lost at the U.S. Southern border.